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What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥈Expert Creator
👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

This is so much nicer than I expected, you guys.

This is absolutely incredible. I'm so excited about what lies ahead.

The crab cake was definitely the star. This is probably the best food I'm going to have all week.

Mosaic was a huge let down compared to Eden.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Tip the porter $2 to $5 per bag.
Be aware that chairs scooting above room 12307 can be noisy.
Check out the bazaar for its atmosphere and views.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Boarding a new ship with unknownsThe boarding experience was smooth, and the ship is packed with brand new spaces to explore.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to board a brand new cruise ship on its maiden voyage?
QWhat are the new spaces and features on the Celebrity Excel?
QWhat is the cabin experience like on this ship?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconCabin Balcony3½ Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks2½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

The second our feet hit the gangway, we knew this wasn’t going to be a normal boarding day. Something about this brand-new ship immediately threw us off in a way we didn’t see coming. In this vlog, we walk you through our first moments onboard, explore the newest spaces, tour our aft Sunset Veranda balcony cabin, check out the Bazaar, and soak in all the day-one energy. If you want the real, unpolished look at what it’s like to board a ship no one has sailed yet, this is it. If you’re ready, I am. Let’s go! ----- ⚓ Our Trusted Travel Partners: 🤝 🛳️ Ready to Book Your Next Cruise? Cruises It makes planning easy! Get expert advice and the best deals here: 👉 https://bit.ly/dream-cruise-fas 🌍 Save Big on Excursions! Skip the overpriced ship tours and book directly to save money: 👉 https://bit.ly/fas-excursions ----- 🎉 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE for weekly tips & hacks + immersive vlog experiences: https://bit.ly/subscribe-cruise-hacks ----- 🛒✨ Cruise Products We Recommend ✨🛒 - Sea Bands (to prevent seasickness): https://amzn.to/3YOTGjX - Sea Bands for Kids: https://amzn.to/4cvG1RS - Sea Bands w/ Built-In Aromatherapy: https://amzn.to/3SQ0zO8 - Seasickness Patches: https://amzn.to/3AmF94L - Portable Charger: https://amzn.to/4dNGmAx - Towel Bands (for pool loungers): https://amzn.to/3SXARHx - Water Shoes: https://amzn.to/4dIWxPA - Magnetic Hooks: https://amzn.to/4dqHr1j - Power Strip (w/ no surge protector): https://amzn.to/3yJzuoX ----- 👀 Watch Next 🍿 https://youtu.be/qMiHVOql4_g https://youtu.be/bM4ZI8FS3xo https://youtu.be/cggiftmgowA https://youtu.be/69N7oMQ5DcI https://youtu.be/fLUgYfN5qAA ----- Join our NEW Facebook Group for all sorts of cruising tips, tricks, and deals! Cruise Tips, Tricks, and Deals: https://facebook.com/groups/familyatsea ----- Disclosure: Hey there! Just a heads-up – some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links. That means if you make a purchase through them, I may earn a little commission, but don’t worry, it won’t cost you anything extra! I only recommend stuff that I genuinely love from companies I trust. Thank you for your support! ----- Business & Media Opportunities: Please contact Evan at partners@familyatsesa.travel ----- 🌍🙋‍♂️ Who We Are 🙋‍♀️🌍 Family at Sea chronicles the cruising adventures of our family of four as we set sail across the globe aboard different cruise ships and cruise lines, including MSC, Disney Cruise Lines (DCL), Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (RCCL), P&O, Explora Journeys, Costa, Margaritaville at Sea, and more! ----- 📧💬 Contact Us & Follow Us on Social Media! 📱📲 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FamilyAtSea - Facebook: https://facebook.com/FamilyAtSea.travel - Facebook Group: Family Cruise Tips, Tricks, and Deals: https://facebook.com/groups/familyatsea - Instagram: https://instagram.com/FamilyAtSea.travel ----- 00:00 Intro 00:51 Port Arrival 01:55 First Steps Onboard 02:26 Cabin Arrival 03:37 The Bazaar 08:19 The Pool Club 10:36 The Solarium Pool 11:09 Cabin 12307 Tour (Sunset Veranda) 13:15 Mosaic Dinner 16:00 Martini Bar ----- #CelebrityCruises #CelebrityXcel #FamilyAtSea